A Pharaoh’s Journey of Glory Continues: Mohamed Salah to Grace Anfield for a Decade

Liverpool: The river of legends at Anfield flows on, and Mohamed Salah, the Egyptian boy who carved his name in gold on both sides of the Mediterranean, is set to remain its brightest current. With a new contract signed, the 32- year- old forward will extend his illustrious spell at Liverpool to a full decade, silencing speculation and igniting fresh hope among fans who have sung his name from the Kop to Cairo. A figure of almost mythical stature in world football, Salah is far more than a player—he is a symbol. At Liverpool, his dazzling feet have spun stories of triumph, lighting up Premier League nights and Champions League dreams. With 243 goals in 394 appearances, he stands as third in the club’s all-time scoring history, a feat that elevates him among the immortals of Merseyside.

But his greatness stretches far beyond Anfield’s gates. To Egypt, Salah is a national treasure, a boy from Nagrig who rose to global fame and never forgot his roots. He carried the dreams of millions, leading the Pharaohs back to the World Cup in 2018 after a 28-year absence, scoring the crucial goals that wrote history. His humility, charity, and enduring pride in his homeland have made him a cultural icon—not only admired for his sporting brilliance but revered for his humanity. Now, having signed a two -year contract extension up to 2027, Salah becomes the first among Liverpool’s senior trio—including Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold—to commit his future to the club. While Liverpool did not disclose the length, manager Arne Slot confirmed the news with pride during a press conference.

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“Of course I’m very excited,” Salah said. “We have a great team now—like we did before—but I signed because I believe we can win more trophies. I’m enjoying my football and my life here. I’ve had the best years of my career at Liverpool—eight so far, and hopefully ten.”

His legacy sparkles with three Premier League Golden Boots, two Player of the Year honours, and seven major trophies, including the 2019 Champions League and the 2020 Premier League title—the one that ended Liverpool’s 30- year wait. And this season, he continues to lead by example, with a league- high 27 goals, powering Liverpool to an 11 -point advantage in their quest for a record -tying 20th English top-flight crown.

To the fans, Salah offered heartfelt thanks:“I’m very, very happy to be here. I believe in this team and what we can still achieve. Keep supporting us—we’ll give everything to make you proud.” Slot applauded sporting director Richard Hughes for securing Salah’s future, noting, “Mo is the kind of player who could join any club in the world as a free agent. But he chose to stay—he chose Liverpool.”

Attention now turns to whether Van Dijk, the club’s steadfast captain, and Alexander-Arnold, the Scouse playmaker and product of the academy, will follow Salah’s example. “There is progress,” Van Dijk said of his own future. “These are internal discussions—we’ll see.”As for Alexander -Arnold, rumours of a Real Madrid move continue to swirl, casting a veil of uncertainty over the defender’s next chapter. But on this day, the headlines belong to Salah—the boy from Egypt who became a legend in Liverpool, and a luminary symbol across the world. A decade of glory awaits, and the story, it seems, is far from over.